Operations & Technology
QuadReal Invests $600M in Student Housing JV
QuadReal invested $600 million of equity into a partnership with CA Student Living (CASL) and GI Partners. The joint venture’s initial portfolio includes 10 geographically diversified properties, developed and managed by CASL, in 10 major university markets across nine states.
Pennrose Hires Veteran as VP of Operations
Barry Weaver will provide leadership to regions in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has more than 25 years of experience in multifamily property management.
Sunrise to Helm Lease-Up at Luxury SoCal Community
Located east of San Diego in El Centro, Calif., the project will comprise 242 units developed in three phases. Leasing of the 84-unit, $12 million first phase is underway.
The Long and Short of It
This month MHN and Kingsley Associates ask residents what they think of Airbnb or other short-term rental programs at their community.
MHN’s Top 5 April 2017 Articles
Miss out on any MHN stories in April? Here are five of our most popular articles for the month, including the top 10 apartment owners in Los Angeles and the status of Chicago development.
Witkoff’s 150 Charles Street Awarded LEED Gold
Cook + Fox Architects collaborated with Alan Wanzenberg Design to retain the masonry façade of the original structure and add 10 four-story townhouse units, 33,000 square feet of green space and numerous high-end amenities.
Winning Favor
Getting apartment residents to think green can often be a heavy lift, since renters typically don’t have a direct financial stake in their homes. However, there are creative strategies to get residents engaged in energy conservation in a way that benefits them and their apartment community, according to these industry veterans.
Oakwood to Manage Columbus Mixed-Use Project
The local property management company will manage River & Rich, a 230-unit project currently underway downtown Columbus, Ohio. The community is set to open during summer 2018.
JVM Starts Renovations on Kansas City Communities
The upgrades include revamped clubhouses and common areas. Apartment units will also be improved over the next couple of years.
Build Your Brand Without Breaking the Bank
Large companies typically have a sizable budget to work with, but small owners and managers need to be more creative when it comes to marketing.